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Rescue of Driver from Flaming Wreck

Rescue of Driver from Flaming Wreck

The SHAES response and heroics of passersby to a flaming gas tanker fire on Interstate 196 gained significant media attention the week of Thanksgiving.

See Photos / Rescued Driver Credits Passersby / Rescuer Describes Helping Tanker Driver / MLive-Kalamazoo Gazette Coverage

Recent Activities & Responses

September 4, 2026 – SHAES Drone Eyes Swimmer
August 26, 2026 – Helping ISD Fire Academy
August 23, 2026 – Boater in Distress
August 22, 2026 – Vehicle Extrication Practice
August 20, 2026 – Teamwork Building with Rocket Footballers
August 16, 2026 – Casco Township Greenhouse

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Tim Quinn Retires After Dedicated Service

September 2, 2026
Community to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of 911

August 31, 2026
Rotary Grant Supports Medical Responses

August 26, 2026
SHAES Labor Day Pancake Breakfast

August 15, 2026

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